Átila Lira Elected President of Brazil's Science and Technology Commission with Focus on Innovation and Digital Transformation

Átila Lira, a federal deputy from the Progressistas party representing Piauí, was elected president of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies' Commission of Science, Technology and Innovation for 2026. The Commission plays a critical role in shaping Brazil's science and technology policies, covering areas such as information technology, automation, computing, international cooperation agreements, and the national statistical, cartographic, and demographic system.

Lira, 45, is serving his first term as a federal deputy and comes from a background in law and business. Prior to this, he served as vice-president of the Education Commission in 2024 and was a rapporteur for key legislation including the Programa Mover (Law 14.902/24) and the National Policy for Combating Food Loss and Waste (Law 15.224/25). He previously chaired the Education Commission and contributed to projects addressing the renewal of Brazil's energy matrix.

In his acceptance remarks, Lira underscored the importance of advancing the nation's scientific and technological agenda: “I hope to advance and fight for our country's science and technology alongside my colleagues on this committee. Here we have parliamentarians with great technical capacity, who will contribute significantly to our work.” He also highlighted his priorities for the commission, which include artificial intelligence, child protection in the digital environment, data security, sustainable industrialization, and innovation.

Lira emphasized the strategic responsibility of the commission in responding to global technological transformations to strengthen Brazil’s position. He stated, “I take on this mission with great responsibility,” and stressed the need to balance technological progress with social responsibility and economic development. His leadership approach aims to be collaborative, leveraging the technical expertise of commission members to make significant advancements in science and technology policies.

As president, Lira will guide the commission through evaluating proposals and initiatives that foster innovation and digital transformation, positioning Brazil to meet future technological challenges and opportunities effectively.